Originally Posted by coryk
Right, I completely understand the importance of the 4-year degree. But the way I see it, I'll be in for 4 years, working and more than full-time job, it'll be highly unlikely to get that done within my 4 years, so I'd like to have at least an AA done, and have as much done towards a 4-year when my enlistment is up, was what I was trying to say.
Uncle Boss, I hear on that. I'm hoping I'll be able to get something done. If not, I'm not going to stress, Ari Ben as well as Skymates accept GI funding, so I can use that towards a Professional Pilot Course, something I'd rather not do, because I'd like to use that towards finishing off my BA during flight training/CFI-ing.
I guess we'll see when we get there. :-)
Thanks guys!
Cory
You sound like a pretty sharp guy...once you get into the fleet check out the seaman-to-admiral program. You need some college credits I believe, but if you are accepted you can go directly to OCS, flight school, the RAG, then an operational squadron tour. After your squadron tour, the Navy sends you to a civilian college to finish your degree with full active duty pay and benies at the O-3 level. Hard to beat. Also apply to Annapolis; there are slots reserved for qualified enlisted that are often not used...all you have to do is meet the minimums usually, you don't have to compete with the congressional appointment pool.
Warning: Navy/Marine Air has a lot of helos...fun to fly, but it is difficult to salvage an airline career after 10 years as a helo pilot. It can be done, but might involve starting over in the fixed-wing world.
The Air National Guard has two major advantages:
1) You can sign up for fixed-wing, no risk of getting stuck in rotors.
2) You can build 121 experience at a regional airline while doing the guard.